Organization- 18th Century Style
Colorful bandboxes sparked joy in 18th-century organization
Digging Deeper
Behind the Scenes at James Madison's Montpelier
Pass the Cake Basket
Happy Birthday Mr. Madison! Let’s celebrate with a cake basket.
“I Never Was a Mason:” James Madison and Freemasonry
Although some writers have claimed that James Madison was a Mason, his own writings indicate otherwise.
The Ins and Outs of January Closure
What happens when Montpelier is closed to the public each January?
Davenport in the Dining Room
A new Bamboo & Peony platter joins the dining room display.
Ceramics: A Special Type of Artifact
What do archaeologists DO with all the things they find? Take a peak with Ben Kirby!
Three Presidents Who Visited Montpelier
If you guessed Jefferson, Monroe, and Jackson, you wouldn’t be wrong. But there are three others who might surprise you.
Integrating Visitor Services and Interpretation
Cross Training as a force multiplier